Mitochondria have primarily been known as the energy-producing components[1] of cells. But scientists are increasingly discovering[2] that these small organelles do much more than just power cells. They are also involved in immune functions such as controlling inflammation[3], regulating cell death[4] and responding to infections[5].
Research from...
The United States is trying to decouple its economy from rivals like China. Efforts toward this include policymakers raising tariffs[1] on Chinese goods, blocking exports[2] of advanced technology and offering subsidies[3] to boost American manufacturing. The goal is to reduce reliance on China for critical products in hopes that this will also...
Pain is easy to understand until it isn’t. A stubbed toe or sprained ankle hurts, but it makes sense because the cause is clear and the pain fades as you heal.
But what if the pain didn’t go away? What if even a breeze felt like fire, or your leg burned for no reason at all? When pain lingers without a clear cause, that’s ...
Professional astronomers don’t make discoveries by looking through an eyepiece like you might with a backyard telescope. Instead, they collect digital images in massive cameras attached to large telescopes[1].
Just as you might have an endless library of digital photos stored in your cellphone, many astronomers collect more photos than they...